Yoko O'Brien

EdS, LAPC

Yoko O’Brien is a licensed professional counselor who works with adults, children and adolescents to help them understand troubling issues and find solutions. Yoko uses psychodynamic, solution-focused and play therapy techniques.

Areas of Specialization

Adjustment issues

Depression and anxiety

School or work refusal

Poor impulse control

Attention difficulties

Mood instability

Impaired social functioning

Relationship problems

Education & Experience

Specialist in Education (EdS) in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University

MS in Community Counseling from Mercer University

Personal

Yoko completed internships at Flowering Branch Children’s Shelter and Anchor Hospital and worked at Hillside, Inc. She is currently the school counselor at Georgia Japanese Language School and Seigaikun Atlanta International School. Yoko provides services in Japanese and English.